The forecast for non full-time employees in Japan's funeral services sector shows a declining trend from 2024 to 2028. The number of non full-time employees is expected to decrease from 23.75 thousand persons in 2024 to 21.88 thousand persons in 2028. Compared to the actual data from 2023, this signifies a steady yearly decline.
Year-on-year, the predicted percentage variations are:
- -2.02% from 2024 to 2025
- -2.02% from 2025 to 2026
- -2.02% from 2026 to 2027
- -2.06% from 2027 to 2028
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for these five years is an average decline of approximately -2.03% per year.
Future trends to watch for include possible shifts due to demographic changes, technological advancements in funeral services, and evolving cultural practices surrounding death and memorials. These factors could further impact the labor market dynamics in this sector.